Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1887-05-28
Tribute of Respect

To the memory Of Ms, Uclcn Rms.
sell She died "Wednesday morning.
IA! 9Th. at the residence OF Mr.. and
WITS breen, her brothcr-Ip.law and
S'<trr aged seventeen years.
what shall We say of this pure and
hpGIe Young woman. She wa. bclov-
e. =! an Who knew her and Il general
I"'ot''e' sic was cnnobiing IN all
,'oI ntc 'fel's of character, and loved
ltF sister, Mrs. Green, win whom She
'lEeu' with Il love Underwriting and
constant. She was dutiful and indus.
nous always ready aud willing TO help
''3Se INA needed help. She will be
;aulY missed, as She was the pride and
JOY OF her home,
inlN 'F'oute OF respect Is paid to the
memory of one who was the tyne of
al ''ih' was pure and good. She was
!oVed and admired tor the purity OF
,'cf christian character. Alw avs
bright, cheerful and happy she kept
i Wa'ch over her daily walk and con
Nefsa'loh, showing to all. about her
lht' ftilglous ways are ways Of pleas
a%H'hcsS, and all her paths were peace.
9''e was willing to die and bid fare
wen TO hcr relatives and friends as
c"lin'! ana as scrcncly as il she was
gong on an ordinary visit. Ves, tru.
" IA, She gone to visit her Heavenly
'alhcr and to meet her dear mother
ana all her friends that have gone be-
'ore her to that celestial land, We
VIII listen in vain for her sweet voice.
sWeIiing gladly ON ;he morning air.
anu oylhg SwceIly with the twilight
shadows. Her life was n pure one.
IKE flowers mstaincd by the dust of
eaIti, Especially dear TO her was the
spiritual welfare of the church. which
me joined several years ago, and gave
III as sood an experience rs was ever
gwen IN at the Baptist church here.
ohe displayed a patient aud kind
Judgment towards those that erred.
calmly and patiently she bore her
great suffering and was Q. atcfui for
klnu attention OF her ncighhors.
we can all be giddy, gay and light
acaf'ed when in health, but when the
pale lncsSei ger Death. closes in upon
us, then what would we give 10 know
and fecl that our peace is made with
Hod' The world then is Il mere feet
ing show, and a phantom with all its at.
fractions and destinations. To-day
The tears OF her friends and their flow
ers were gwen as a free and volunta-
ry token to her Of whom we write.
Her remains were taken to Egvpt,
MISS, tor intcrment, followed to the
Depot by a large %concoursc Of friends.
mere in the shadows of the trees, till
trees are found no more aud shadows
pass INTO the light of eternity; there
uhlIithc fultilImcnt of the Great Spir-
IL purposes, may her remains rest.
10 hcr father, sisters and brothers
our heartfelt sympathics are extend
Ell III their sad bereavement.
trust not m wealth, the gold may rust,
May boarded be by those most blest,
The jeweled diamond priced the most
May glitter on IA happier breast,
Nor trnst in love, it may be changed,
The ono adorcd may prove untrue,
The ardent heart becomes estranged,
Yet warmly throbs, but Tot for YOU.
Trust not in friendship that to-day,
The proilcred bliss seems to impart,
But on the morrow glidcs away,
Leaving Il shadow on the heart.
llace not your trust in earthly fame.
Though born abroad on every breath,
The honors of living name,
Cannot extract the sting of Death.
MEDICus.
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